JP2012122186A - Method for designing shaped knitted fabric based on vectorial contour data - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable an optional change between input of vectorial contour data via a list display and input of the vectorial contour data via a graph display.SOLUTION: In a method for designing a shaped knitted fabric to be produced on a flat knitting machine using a design device, (a) a cut of the shaped kitted fabric is described by means of vectorial contour data, and/or the vectorial contour data of the cut is loaded from a memory of the design device; (b) a graph display (2) of the cut based on the vector contour data and a list display (1) of the cut based on the vector contour data are displayed in parallel on a display device; and (c) the vectorial contour data is changed on the graph with an input tool (4) or changed via the list (1), and the change of the graph display (2) simultaneously leads to an appropriate change of the list display (1) and vice versa. The graph display (2) of the cut is displayed on the display device together with a symbol display of a basic pattern (3).

Description

The present invention is a method of designing a mold knitted fabric to be manufactured by a flat knitting machine using a design device,
a) The vector contour data describes the cut of the knitted fabric and / or the vector contour data of the cut is loaded from the memory of the design device,
b) A graph display (2) of cuts based on vector contour data and a list display (1) of cuts based on vector contour data are displayed in parallel on the display device.

  When creating a knitted pattern, it is well known that vector contour data describing a cut is created in the editor in a vector form via a list or by drafting and subsequently stored. The contour data is then loaded and displayed superimposed on the basic pattern. Prior to converting the knitted pattern into knitting machine control data, the vector contour data is converted into data relating to the needles so that the necessary adaptation of the basic knitting and the cut can be made. In the conversion to the data related to the needle, the logical connection with the vector data is canceled.

There are currently the following restrictions when creating a knitted pattern.
When the cut is positioned on the basic pattern and this basic pattern is displayed in parallel with a symbol display such as a thread course display, surface display or color display, the input of vector contour data and a graph via a list It is not possible to exchange arbitrarily between the input of the vector contour via the function. Furthermore, it is not possible to arbitrarily exchange the vector contour data between the basic pattern organization and the color editing.

  The task of the present invention is to take remedies for this.

  According to the present invention, in the first kind of method to solve this problem, the vector contour data is changed by the input tool in a graph or through a list, and the deflection of the graph display is simultaneously displayed in the list. The basic pattern described by the knitting data is displayed on the display device together with the cut graph display in the symbol display. Thereby, in the display device, not only the cut based on the contour data can be displayed in the form of a graph and a list, but also the knitting data of the basic pattern can be displayed. By the method according to the present invention, it is possible to describe a cut by a vector display and display it on a display device in parallel with a basic pattern for editing. The cuts present in the vector data can be entered in a list or edited with a so-called potholder graph. In this case, the potholder is a marker at the end of the vector that is selected with an input device, for example a mouse, and subsequently moved to another coordinate position to affect the vector.

  In the editing operation, the user can determine whether to change the vector contour data using a list or a graph function.

  The cut should be positioned on the basic pattern. The user can now know whether it is necessary to edit the cut or the data of the basic pattern in order to make the matching as much as possible.

  Advantageously, the knitting data of the basic pattern is not changed during the (re) positioning of the cut. This particularly means that the contour data can be edited and changed independently of the basic pattern knitting data. After the vector contour data has been changed, the entire cut can be positioned at a different location on the basic pattern in order to position a special structure of the basic pattern, such as a rope, in another way. The knitting data is not affected by the new position of the cut. However, the knitting data can be changed.

  A design device for designing a mold knitted fabric manufactured by a knitting machine is within the scope of the present invention, and at least one storage device for storing data necessary for manufacturing the mold knitted fabric, at least one cut is displayed or displayed in a graph. It has at least one display device for displaying in a table display, and at least one input device for changing a cut, the cut is defined by vector contour data, and the vector contour data is graphically or via a list by an input tool Changed, the change in the graph display will be the appropriate change in the list display at the same time and vice versa. Therefore, the user can select whether to edit the vector contour data in a graph or a list. In addition, the user can alternate between different input possibilities. Changes in the list are changes in the graph display and vice versa. Thereby, the creation of the knitted pattern is remarkably facilitated.

  Advantageously, the cut can be positioned on the basic pattern displayed symbolically on the display device. Thereby, the cut is optimally positioned on the basic pattern, and the color formation and pattern formation of the basic pattern can be located at the correct location of the cut.

  Advantageously, a storage device is provided for contour data and knitting data. Data can then be stored, especially after changes, and reloaded at a later point in time to continue creating the design.

  The contour data exists as vector data and is maintained as such so that individual vectors or entire cuts can be staged. Furthermore, vector editing is possible. Furthermore, the user can jump between editing vector data and editing basic patterns. Both can be changed independently of each other. Thereby, as a whole, the number of steps can be reduced when creating the pattern.

  Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the embodiments of the invention and the claims, taken in the drawings which show the details important to the invention. The individual features can be realized individually or in any combination in the variation of the invention.

  The cut figure is shown in the list and graph display.   A part of the basic pattern in the thread course display with the superimposed cut is shown.

  FIG. 1 shows a list 1 that can be edited. When editing the data in the list 1, the vector contour data based on the list 1 is changed. At the same time, a cut graph display 2 superimposed on the basic pattern 3 is shown on the display device. The basic pattern 3 is shown as a special form of symbol display in the yarn course display. On the other hand, the cut can be changed by editing the list 1 or by changing the display 2 of the cut.

  For example, an input tool is used to move the cut on the basic handle 3, and this input tool is symbolically indicated by four arrow tips 4. In particular, the size and position of the cut on the basic pattern 3 can be changed. The change of the cut graph display 2 changes the vector contour data, and also causes the data change in the list 1. Similarly, the editing of the list 1 results in a change of the vector contour data, and thus a graph display 2 in which the cut on the basic pattern 3 is changed.

  FIG. 2 shows a part of the basic pattern 3. A part of the cut graph display 2 is also shown. The yarn course display shows what knitting operations are performed by individual needles in individual rows. In addition, different areas are backgrounded with different colors, thereby showing what color the basic pattern 3 is knitted at this point. With a suitable input tool, the user can also change the data of the basic pattern, so that, for example, a better fit of the cut to the basic pattern 3 can be made.

  Thereby, the structure of the basic pattern 3 is visible even when the vector contour data is input and changed. This saves time, for example, in the ribbed pattern.

  Cut entry with a list allows rapid entry of cuts with a predetermined staging. The vector contour data allows for quick offense and easy positioning of correction and cut elements.

Claims (7)

A method for designing a mold knitted fabric to be manufactured by a flat knitting machine using a design device,
a) The vector contour data describes the cut of the knitted fabric and / or the vector contour data of the cut is loaded from the memory of the design device,
b) A graph display of cuts based on vector contour data (2) and a cut list display based on vector contour data (1) are displayed in parallel on the display device.
c) The vector contour data is changed by the input tool (4) in the form of a graph or via the list (1), and the change of the graph display (2) is simultaneously changed to the appropriate change of the list display (1) and Inversely, the cut graph display (2) is displayed on the display device together with the symbol display of the basic pattern (3).   Method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the cut is positioned on the basic pattern (3).   Method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the knitting data of the basic pattern (3) is not changed during the (re) positioning of the cut.   The method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the knitting data of the basic pattern (3) is changed.   A design device for designing a mold knitted fabric manufactured by a knitting machine, wherein at least one storage device for storing data necessary for manufacturing the mold knitted fabric, at least one cut is displayed in a graph (2) or a list display At least one display device for displaying in (1) and at least one input device for changing the cut, the cut is defined by vector contour data, and the vector contour data is displayed in a graph or list by the input tool (4) A design device that is changed via the table (1), and that the change in the graph display (2) simultaneously becomes an appropriate change in the list display and vice versa.   6. The design device according to claim 5, characterized in that the cut can be positioned on the basic pattern (3) displayed symbolically on the display device.   7. The design device according to claim 5, wherein a storage device is provided for contour data and knitting data.

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